If Ihave a trust fund that I was supposed to receive when I turned 21, how do I go about receiving it now that I am of age?

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If Ihave a trust fund that I was supposed to receive when I turned 21, how do I go about receiving it now that I am of age?

I was attacked by Rottweiler when I was younger and the case was settled out of court. The judge ordered that the trust fund was to be overseen by the court and a petition to order is needed so that I can receive it. How do I go about getting a court date, and does this process take long? I have ID, birth certificate, and social security for proof.

Asked on June 27, 2011 under Estate Planning, Mississippi

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 12 years ago | Contributor

I am assuming that a Petition to Order is a procedural request specific to Mississippi procedural law that is a request to the Court to release the funds.  I do not know if it is a formal procedure in that the courts are stuck on it being done by a lawyer and crossing all your "t's" and dotting all your "i's" but it may be best for you to consult with someone in your area about it.   The court must have appointed a trustee in the matter and ordered the funds deposited in to a bank or other secure institution.  Do you know either of those?  That is also a good way to start investigating the matter.  Good luck. 


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